Hycrete W500 is a patented concrete waterproofing admixture that significantly reduces water ingress through concrete. Ordinary concrete absorbs water and dissolved salts through its network of pores, leading to water infiltration and corrosion of steel reinforcement. Hycrete W500 reduces absorption and forms a protective coating around steel reinforcement. Less water and fewer chlorides are able to penetrate the concrete and the reinforcement has enhanced protection from corrosion.
Hycrete W500 delivers consistent and reliable performance and is easy to use. Hycrete W500 is an environmentally-responsible, Cradle to Cradle™ certified product. Using Hycrete W500 allows owners and builders to have the comfort of knowing their investment/project remains secure against one of nature’s most damaging elements …water.
Product Features
- Cradle to Cradle™ certified by MBDC
- NSF/ANSI 61 - approved for use in potable water tanks
- Compatible with standard admixture metering equipment
- ISO 14021 compliant - recycled content in accordance with Type II environmental labeling; applicable for LEED Materials and Resources Credit 4.1/4.2 - Recycled Content
Key Benefits
- Hycrete W500 keeps water out of concrete
- 50% or more reduction in water absorption
- Neutral concrete set time performance, even in high fly ash and GGBS (slag) mixes
- Resists hydrostatic pressure
- Can heal cracks up to 0.4mm
- Consistent performance and verifiable dosage
- Easy to use; no additional labor required
- Safe to use; does not contain carcinogenic silicas
- Corrosion protection; protective coating formed around steel reinforcement
Uses and Applications
- Above and below grade construction
- Water containment reservoirs
- Sewage and water treatment plants
- Secondary containment structures
- Underground vaults
- Extra protection for walls and slabs
- Tilt-up panel walls
- Pre-cast components
- Architectural water features and fountains
- Bridges, dams and highway infrastructure
- Aquatic centers, marinas, and zoos
- Swimming pools